Not only hot air when producing packaging

When people order consumer goods, they need to arrive quickly and well packaged. Online retail is booming and the number of parcel deliveries is increasing all the time. However, the cardboard boxes which are mostly used in standard sizes have a major disadvantage: Almost every parcel is oversized, meaning that the space in delivery vehicles is not optimally used. As a result, additional journeys are necessary, which incurs additional costs and increases the CO2 footprint. Excess filling material also needs to be disposed of. The aim is therefore to transport less air and more efficiency instead. To achieve this, the packaging industry needs concepts for reducing packaging volumes and machines for producing custom boxes.

The pressure is also increasing when it comes to printing packaging. In the consumer goods industry, maintaining an unmistakable brand image is becoming increasingly important. Packaging makes a major contribution here in addition to protecting products and providing information for consumers. Eye-catching, creative designs and high-quality packaging attract attention and create trust.

With ctrlX AUTOMATION, Bosch Rexroth and machine manufacturers are opening up a new chapter in the automation of printing and processing machines for packaging. In addition to the existing requirements for maximum productivity and precision in the processes, the modern ctrlX AUTOMATION solutions allow the production of optimized transport packaging. Individual requirements regarding printing and sizing can be taken into account.